Meet Our Adult Fitness Coaches

  • Coach Kristin

    Coach + Owner | ADTA-Certified Master Acro Coach and Adjudicator

    Kristin Messerli is a dedicated coach, educator, and mother of three with a lifelong passion for fitness and heath. A former gymnast, cheerleader, and dancer, she combines her love for movement with her background as a special education teacher to inspire students of all ages. As an Acro Dance Master Instructor and certified group and personal fitness trainer, Kristin founded Twisted Motion with the mission of keeping families active, engaged, and thriving. Her commitment to movement and wellness continues to shape her approach, creating a supportive community where fitness is fun and accessible for everyone.

  • Coach Leigh Ann

    Adult Fitness | Physical Therapy Assistant | Orthopedic Specialty Certified

    Coach Leigh Ann holds a B.A. in Kinesiology from Texas A&M (Class of 2011) and a PTA degree from Austin Community College. With 7 years of experience in outpatient orthopedic clinics, she specializes in manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and movement efficiency. Her favorite part of coaching and treating has been educating people on how to move efficiently and safely.

  • Coach Amber

    Adult Fitness | Yoga

    Amber is a mother, music junky and plant enthusiast and loves all things Yoga! She has been practicing different styles of Yoga for over 22 years. Amber recently received her 200-hr YTT certification, studying in Costa Rica under Marybeth Brady of Austins’ Wild Heart Yoga.

  • Coach Hannah

    Adult Fitness | Certified Mat Pilates
    Educator | BS Elementary Ed.

    Hannah Benac has a bachelors degree in Elementary Education along with a certification in Mat Pilates. She is a mama to five kids and loves living in Wimberley and being involved in this amazing community. She’s so excited to be teaching a writing course for elementary aged kids along with a Pilates class for adults. She hopes to see you soon in one of these classes at Twisted Motion!

Meet the Kid’s Coaches + Teachers

  • Coach Dana

    Acro | Tumbling | Cheer | Educator

    Dana, from Burleson, Texas, is an instructor, choreographer, and performer with a BFA in Dance Studies (Magna Cum Laude) from Texas State University. She has performed in Texas State productions, international dance festivals, and completed the Disney College Program. A certified Acro Dance teacher, she’s now pursuing an M.Ed. in Health Behavior at UT Austin to become a Recreational Therapist.

  • Coach Indy

    Acro | Tumbling | Cheer | Educator

    Coach Indiana is one of our newest coaches here at Twisted Motion. As a competitive acro dancer and former gymnast, Coach Indiana really found her passion for teaching beginners early on in her career, becoming one of our Associate Teachers. She is beyond excited to take the next step in her teaching journey working with beginning acro dancers and tumblers here at Twisted Motion!

  • Coach Judy

    Educator

    As a mother of seven, Judy understands the challenges of schooling and the frustration of learning struggles. She is passionate about helping kids gain confidence through extra support. Outside of teaching, she enjoys working with horses, baking, tidying her van, and reading a good book.

  • Coach Hannah

    Adult Fitness | Certified Mat Pilates
    Educator | BS Elementary Ed.

    Hannah Benac has a bachelors degree in Elementary Education along with a certification in Mat Pilates. She is a mama to five kids and loves living in Wimberley and being involved in this amazing community. She’s so excited to be teaching a writing course for elementary aged kids along with a Pilates class for adults. She hopes to see you soon in one of these classes at Twisted Motion!

  • Coach Emma

    Acro Dance | Ballet | HipHop

    Emma Hapgood began dancing at age 10 in Austin, training in ballet, jazz, breakdancing, and contemporary. After moving to Dallas, she studied at Allen Conservatory and Royale Ballet Academy, where she began teaching acrobatics under mentor Alex Patrick. By 14, she was choreographing professionally with SHAPPE Dance Company and deepening her skills in acro and contortion. She has since taught ballet and acro across DFW in styles including Vaganova, Cecchetti, and Royal, with students excelling in exams. Now on faculty at the Dallas Conservatory, Emma is an award-winning choreographer who teaches ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, acro, hip-hop, and ballet fusion.